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ADOPT

This adoption application will help us find the right Border Collie for you, which may take some time. Please use as much space as you want to answer the questions -- attach additional sheets if needed. We will consult with you by phone and/or e-mail, and we may request to visit your home (or have a local volunteer do so). The information on this adoption application form may be shared with other rescuers, unless you request otherwise. Thank you for caring about rescued Border Collies.

If you have filled out an application for another Border Collie rescuer or rescue group, please let us know when and how (paper, e-mail, or Web). If we can obtain that application, you will not need to fill out the TBCR version.

ADOPTION...
Steps
Application
Agreement
Home Visit

Adopters FAQ 

A Few
Policies

 Review the steps to adopting a Border Collie.

1. Fees. Standard $150.00 adoption fee, which covers approximately half the average dog's rescue expenses. Fees for air transportation and special medical tests must be paid in full by the adopter.
2. Veterinary care. TBCR dogs have received basic and, in some cases, critical medical care. At the time of adoption, the adopter receives a complete medical history of his/her dog (as best as can be determined or documented).
3. Spay/castrate. All TBCR dogs have been spayed or castrated.
4. Training and evaluation. All TBCR dogs have been temperament-evaluated and trained in basic manners. Most have also been sheep-tested for herding instinct and evaluated for other interests and sports.
5. Contracts. At the time of adoption, the adopter must sign a legally binding adoption agreement.
6. License. Adopters of TBCR dogs must license their dog in accordance with the laws where they live. Adopters who rent must have permission of their landlord.

Instructions

Application

YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Primary caregiver's name:

Telephone:

Best times to call:

E-mail address:

Mailing address (street, city, state, zip code):

Occupation:

Daily work hours:

Daily hobbies & activities:

Approx. size of yard:

Type of fencing:

Describe where you live:

Is your neighborhood urban, suburban, or rural?

Names & ages of all household members:

Types & ages of all household pets:

Types of livestock:

Veterinarian's name, address, telephone:

BORDER COLLIE PREFERENCES

Border Collie's sex:

Border Collie's age:

Daily time you will spend with your Border Collie:

Work, activities, or dog sports you want to do with your Border Collie:

Living quarters your Border Collie will have:

Your idea of a great Border Collie:

Your Border Collie experience (including previous ownership, materials read, people consulted, etc.):

Describe any additional preferences:

MISCELLANEOUS

Have you ever adopted companion animals from shelters or rescue groups? Yes or No

Have you done any volunteer work for animals? Yes or No

Would your Border Collie live in a kennel or doghouse or be chained? Yes or No

Have you obedience-trained any dogs? Yes or No

Do you like high-energy, persistent dogs? Yes or No

Do you agree that Border Collies need daily physical and mental exercise? Yes or No

For adopters with children: Do you understand that Border Collies are likely to try to herd children, and that you must teach your Border Collie and your entire family how to handle this situation? Yes or No

How did you learn about Border Collie rescue?

Thank you for your interest in rescue efforts in and beyond!

Please send questions and comments to TBCR@altavista.net or call 607 275-0282.